8. Use Of Direct Vs. Indirect Tactics

Your level of attractiveness appears to determine how women would like to interact with you. Women seem to expect and accept that attractive men use tactics that make it clear their aim is to impress, including boastfulness and obvious flirtation. When men are less conventionally attractive, on the other hand, women would rather be propositioned in an indirect way, such as by a guy showing his nice side, an act frequently equated in evolutionary psychological research with indicating long-term potential.

What you can do about it: Improve your overall appearance by wearing clothes that fit properly and are flattering. Maintain a well-groomed appearance, including regularly scheduled haircuts. Attending to your look will mean that you will be able to get away with using direct tactics to approach women more often. If you’re attractive but shy, work on building up your self-confidence.

Less attractive guys who haven’t had a date in a while might want to consider whether they’ve been coming on too strong. And regardless of your level of attractiveness, be flexible and know when to switch between the two tactics.